M1975 North Korean 130mm Self-Propelled Gun SPG)
M1975
Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)
Other
Basic Information
Name
M1975 North Korean 130mm Self-Propelled Gun SPG)
Designation
M1975
Alternate Designation
M1975
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1975
Description
The M1975 is a North Korean 130 mm self-propelled gun. Its actual designation is unknown. The M1975 designation was allocated by a US Department of Defense. Number in the designation denotes the year when this system was first observed by US intelligence. This North Korean artillery system was adopted in the 1970s and is widely used to this day. As far as it is known the M1975 was not exported outside North Korea.
Ground Specifications
Crew
9
Engine
Diesel (300 hp)
Active Protection
None
System
Alternative Designation
M1975
Type
Self-Propelled Gun
Caliber
130 mm
Manufacturer
INA
Chassis
This artillery system combines a modified version of a Soviet SM-4-1 130 mm towed coastal defense gun, mounted on a lightly armored tracked chassis.
Crew
9 ea
Emplacement Time
less than 3 min
Deplacement Time
less than 3 min
Dimensions
Hull Length
6.3 m
Length, Gun Forward
7.8 m
Width
2.6 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight, Combat
25 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
A-650
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
300 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
45 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Gradient
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
2.85 m
Fording Depth, without Preparation
1.1 m
Fording Depth, with Preparation
1.5 m
Main Weapon System
System
Name
INA
Type
Rifled Gun
Caliber
130 mm
Barrel Length
INA
Maximum Firing Range
27 km
Maximum Rate of Fire
8 rpm
Sustained Rate of Fire
1 rpm
Elevation
0 - 45 deg
Traverse
INA
Ammunition
Name
INA
Type
Projectile
Caliber
130 mm
Projectile Weight
30 kg
Basic Load
INA
Armor Penetration
INA
Fire Control
Name
INA
Computerized FCS
INA
Main Gun Stabilization
Yes
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Armor of the M1975 provides some degree of protection for its crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. The gun retains its original splinter shield. Though top of the superstructure is opened. In traveling order it can be covered with bows and canvas cover.
Turret Armor
INA
Applique Armor
INA
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
INA
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Category
Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Self-Propelled Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
2.6 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight
25000 kg
Operators (1)
North Korea
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